Brefonalol
Brefonalol
Brefonalol (pronounced breh-foh-nah-lol) is a beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris.
Etymology
The term "Brefonalol" is derived from the French word 'bref', meaning 'short', and 'nol', a common suffix in the names of medications, particularly those related to the beta blocker family.
Usage
Brefonalol is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart). It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Related Terms
- Beta Blocker: A class of medications that are particularly used to manage abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect the heart from a second heart attack (myocardial infarction) after a first heart attack (secondary prevention).
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, it's a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Angina Pectoris: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brefonalol
- Wikipedia's article - Brefonalol
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